FV Flag Football League
Flag Football Rules
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Scoring
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Games are played rain or shine. Each team has 6 players on the field.
Home team receives first possession. Away team receives possession of the ball at the half.
No Kick-offs and No Blocking is allowed.
The offensive team takes possession of the ball at its own10-yard line and has 3 plays to cross midfield. If the team
crosses midfield, it has 3 plays to score a touchdown. If the offensive team fails to cross midfield or score, the ball
changes possession and the other team takes over on its 10-yard line.
Games are 2 – 22 min halves. Half time is 2 minutes. At the end of the each half the game will end with 3 more plays.
A team has 30 seconds to snap the ball for each play. Teams have one 60 second time-out per game.
The quarterback cannot run with the ball beyond the line of scrimmage. (Scramble only)
Once the ball has been handed off, all defensive players are eligible to rush. (No defensive player other than the rusher
can cross the line of scrimmage until the ball is handed off)
NO Flag guarding or stiff-arming. (Player is considered down at point of infraction.)
All players are eligible to receive passes.
Offensive team cannot run the ball more than 2 plays in a row.
A player must have at least one foot inbound when making a reception.
If a receiver catches a ball and has no flags, the catch is complete but he is considered down at that spot.
Teams must have a different quarterback each half.
Any player that throws the ball more than 2 times in a half is considered a Quarterback. Even if he is a running back
throwing the ball. The player receiving the ball from the snapper is considered a Quarterback.
Interceptions change the possession of the ball. Interception is the only possession that does not start on 10-yard line.
Players can run with the ball after an interception.
Teams that intercept in the end zone start at their own 10-yard line.
If the ball hits the ground during the snap to the quarterback, the play is considered live. (Referees discretion).
Substitutions may be made only on changes of possession. (Except injuries)
There are no fumbles. The ball is spotted where the ball hit the ground if the player is past the line if scrimmage.
If the quarterback hands the ball to a running back and the ball hits the ground, the play is considered dead. No yards lost.
If a ball carrier’s flag falls out or his knee touches the ground, he is considered down at that point.
Players who rush the passer must be a minimum of 8-yards from the line of scrimmage. Rushers must identify themselves
by raising their hand prior to the snap of the ball.
ONLY the rusher may pass the line of scrimmage.
Any team losing by 12 or more points may add a 7th player to their defense(not offense) If the 12 points or more lead is
reduced, the losing team must go back to their 6-player defense.
If the last defender intentionally tackles the ball carrier a touchdown may be awarded. (Referees discretion).
Players cannot try to knock the ball away from the ball carrier. 5 yards from point of infraction penalty.
Players cannot jump/dive forward or over another player to advance the ball. The ball will be spotted at the spot of the
jump/dive.
Player running with the ball cannot run through a defender and make contact. Player must attempt to avoid contact.
Defender must attempt to avoid contact with ball carrier when running, diving, or reaching for the flag.
5 to 8 age group only – extra points are always from the 10 yard line only and will count as 2 points if scored.
Touchdown:
6 points
Extra Point:
1 point (played from 5-yard line), 2 points (played from 10-yard line)
Safety:
2 points
An interception returned to the end zone during an extra point attempt. 2 points
Parents/Coaches/Players & Spectators are to refrain from unsportsmanlike behaviour, verbal abuse, and grandstand
coaching. Remember, this is a Fun League.
Any acts of flagrant contact, tackling, blocking, or any unsportsman like act, the game will be stopped and the player
will be ejected. FOUL PLAY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.
**As a safety precaution - please remove all hats (baseball caps) before game play
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